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DCUfm celebrates 25 years with 25 Hour Broadcast
The station raised over €1,000 for Cerebral Palsy Sport Ireland last week during the marathon broadcast. Read more…
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Irish universities plan to combat staff gender equality
A report by The Irish Times has prompted some Irish universities to review their female staffing levels. Read more…
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DCU students want offensive RTÉ comedy taken off air
DCU’s LGBTA Society Trans* Officer speaks out about RTÉ’s ‘offensive’ new comedy series ‘The Centre’ Read more…
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Council’s competence questioned as Palestine motion dismissed
Motion on Israel boycott dismissed as the competence of Class Rep Council is brought into question. Read more…
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Rent hikes to hit DCU students next year
Students renting campus accommodation, Shanowen Hall, Shanowen Square and Gateway are all set to be hit by rent increases next year. Read more…
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Referendum to get students’ views on Labyrinth construction
A referendum will be held on campus next week to gauge the student opinion on the construction of the on-campus Labyrinth. Read more…
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Random acts of kindness raising funds for charity
RAG Ireland’s brainchild #CollegeFootprint Project is proving to be a great success. Read more…
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DCU to sober up with new alcohol-free society
DCU students are providing alcohol-free social outlets and events to peers as alcohol consumption rates drop. Read more…
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Esoc race to Cork to raise funds for cancer charity
DCU’s Esoc smashes its fundraising target for top Irish charity. Read more…
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DCU struggling with Government cuts: DCU President
The President of DCU speaks exclusively to The College View about cuts in Government funding, Minister Ruairi Quinn, students’ mental health and the recent USI referendum. Read more…
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New ways of telling stories: interview with The Observer editor
The Editor of The Observer newspaper addressed DCU students recently, informing them of the challenges and opportunities facing journalism today Read more…
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Convenor hits out at university’s ‘red tape’
Outgoing convenor Ian Kavanagh has hit out at the university for being “full of red tape”. Read more…
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DCU Dance scoop top prize at society awards
Dance were crowned ‘Best Society’, while other winners on the night included MPS, Friends and the African Society. Read more…
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DCU using debt collectors to hunt down fees
DCU is one of three Irish universities using debt collectors to collect outstanding student fees. Read more…
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Sexual health survey reveals the need for more STI clinics at DCU
A recent survey by The College View reveals the attitudes of DCU students towards STIs and sexual health. Read more…
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Newly elected SU expected to focus on sexual and mental health
Mental and sexual health awareness are issues of importance to the new SU sabbatical team of Kenneth Browne, Eve Kerton and Gary Gillick. Read more…
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Interest in council meetings drops as class reps don’t turn up for meetings
The process of democracy is being delayed at CRC after a fall in attendance over the last few weeks. Read more…
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DCU attending first USI congress since re-affiliation vote
DCU will attend the USI Congress next week despite having to yet to receive confirmation of membership. Read more…
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Pro-life society would be approved at DCU
Following the recent rejection of a UL pro-life society, we learn that such a society would find it easier to set up at DCU and would have the support of the inter-faith centre. Read more…
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SU ask students to vote yes for new student centre
A referendum to extend and reduce the student centre levy to fund a new four-storey student centre is taking place this week. Read more…
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Scores of students face subsidy cut
DCU Access Service has contacted a number of students telling them that they may not be eligible for subsidised accommodation next year. Read more…
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Petition for labyrinth referendum presented as construction commenced
An emergency CRC meeting saw a motion for a referendum on the construction defeated. Read more…
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Minister advises students on EU careers
The Minister for European Affairs visited DCU last week as part of a recruitment drive to encourage Irish graduates to consider careers in EU bodies. Read more…
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Number of students interested in running for SU elections this year “unbelievable”
This academic year has seen a rise in the number of students interested in running for a position in the SU elections. Read more…
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DCU student applied for Voice reporter role on a whim
DCU student Atkinson landed a Voice of Ireland reporter role after applying just five minutes before deadline. Read more…